PM reviews preparations for launch of Ayushman Bharat

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged officials to work towards a well-designed and targeted National Health Protection Scheme. The PM reviewed preparations for the launch of Ayushman Bharat, the National Health Protection Scheme announced in the Union Budget.

Top officials of PMO, Ministry of Health, and NITI Aayog apprised the PM of the work done so far for the smooth roll-out of the scheme.

A man of action and not just words.a government that implements in full earnest what it promises.This is evident from the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi brainstormed with top officials of PMO, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and NITI Aayog over the preparations towards the launch of Ayushman Bharat - the National Health Protection Scheme announced in the recent Union Budget. He was apprised of the work done so far for smooth roll-out of the scheme, at a high-level meeting lasting over two hours.

The Ayushmaan Bharat scheme will provide a cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family. It will be targeted to cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families. The beneficiaries will be able to avail cashless benefits across India. This National Health Protection Scheme will be the world's largest government-funded health care programme.

The National Health Policy, 2017 has envisioned Health and Wellness Centres as the foundation of India's health system. Under this 1.5 lakh centres will bring health care system closer to the homes of people. These centres will provide comprehensive health care, including for non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health services. These centres will also provide free essential drugs and diagnostic services. The Budget has allocated Rs.1200 crore for this flagship programme.

PM urged officials to work towards a well-designed and targeted scheme, which delivers benefits to the poor and weaker sections of society. Both Ayushmaan Bharat and Health and Wellness centres schemes aim at creating a healthy New India by 2022.